What is RIC VIII Aquileia 39?

RIC VIII Aquileia 39 is a Gold Solidus of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 39.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 39?

RIC VIII Aquileia 39 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.45g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constans Solidus — RIC VIII Aquileia 39

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 39

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Solidus

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.45g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

OB VICTORIAM TRIVMFALEM

Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/X/MVLT/XV

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 39 is a solidus of Constans (340 AD-350 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/X/MVLT/XV. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.45g, 21mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

About the Aquileia Mint

Aquileia (in northeastern Italy) was a late Roman mint operating from the late third through the early fifth century. It served as a major logistical hub for the northern Italian frontier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Aquileia 39?: RIC VIII Aquileia 39 is a Gold Solidus of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 39.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 39?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/X/MVLT/XV with the inscription OB VICTORIAM TRIVMFALEM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 39?: RIC VIII Aquileia 39 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.45g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.